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In the Midst of COP28, ‘One World. One Family.’ Exhibition at Expo City Dubai Echoes UAE’s Commitment to Sustainability

News Desk 1 27/11/2023

Amidst the highly-anticipated global discussions surrounding the upcoming COP28 conference, the Slovenian Pavilion in Dubai Expo City launched a powerful experience – the “One World. One Family.” Exhibition. This unique event, a collaboration between the Living with a Green

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‘Efforts must go beyond awareness to drive tangible change,’ say experts

News Desk 1 27/11/2023

London Business School (LBS) hosted a roundtable with experts in energy transition and technology just days out from the start of COP28. Titled “Aligning Expectations with Actions”, the event at its Dubai campus focused on ensuring the success of the two-week conference in combatting climate change. Julian Birkinshaw, Vice Dean and Professor of Strategy and […]

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Majid Al Futtaim Announces Participation at COP28 as an Associate Pathway Partner

News Desk 1 27/11/2023

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has announced its participation in the 28th edition of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, as an Associate Pathway Partner, taking place in Dubai from November 30 until December 12. As an official COP28 partner, Majid […]

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Farnek obtains full ESCO accreditation from Dubai’s RSB ahead of COP28

News Desk 1 27/11/2023

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management company Farnek has been granted full accreditation as an Energy Services Company (ESCO) from Dubai’s Regulatory & Supervisory Bureau (RSB).   The RSB was established in 2010 and works under the auspices of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, developing and administering frameworks to encourage greater energy

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Energy efficiency technology can help refineries abate up to 400 million tonnes of CO2 per year

News Desk 1 27/11/2023

Ahead of key environmental discussions at COP28, DecarbonX, an Angara initiative driving decarbonisation solutions for petroleum infrastructure, calls for urgent action from the petroleum industry to tackle the issue of fouling, by adopting technology that can significantly reduce refinery emissions with almost immediate effect. Fouling at refineries, where the build-up of

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Yahsat to Demonstrate Space Technologies’ Critical Role in Empowering Climate Solutions during COP28

News Desk 1 27/11/2023

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (ADX: YAHSAT), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, will present its innovative space technologies at the upcoming COP28 in Dubai which are designed to address the challenges of global climate change. The company is already working closely with various UAE government entities and international organisations, including the

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6 COP28-linked research projects of AURAK

News Desk 1 27/11/2023

In the run-up to COP28, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has been engaged in six primary research projects seeking innovative solutions to environmental damage as part of the university’s contribution to addressing climate change. The research projects focus on diverse areas – from renewable hydrogen to grid-connected solar PV systems, from torching

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HE MARIAM AL MHEIRI DISCUSSES WITH MEDIA LEADERS

News Desk 1 27/11/2023

In the run up to COP28 in the UAE next Thursday, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment organized the 8th “COP28 Changemakers majlis”, which was held at the Etihad Museum in Dubai, focused on “Advancing the UAE Climate Narrative”, with the goal of strengthening the UAE’s sustainability initiatives and fasten its transition to a […]

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Dubai to feature ‘Space-Enabled Sustainability’ roundtable on December 7

Arnold Pinto 27/11/2023 0

Event focus: How space data can support businesses’ climate change objectives Serco Middle East and the UAE-UK Business Council will host a networking breakfast roundtable entitled ‘Space-Enabled Sustainability’ on December 7, 2023, at Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai, UAE. Running parallel to COP28 UAE (November 30-December 12, 2023), the

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H.E. MARIAM ALMHEIRI LEADS DISCUSSIONS WITH FOOD EXPERTS

News Desk 1 24/11/2023

The latest high-level national Majlis session being held in the lead up to COP28 took place today in Fujairah, organised by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE). The participants discussed the importance of transforming food systems and agriculture in the UAE, highlighting existing solutions, and identifying challenges and new pathways for

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RewirEd Summit at COP28, the first ever global summit on education and climate

News Desk 1 23/11/2023

RewirEd Summit, Dubai Cares’ flagship platform advocating for rewired education systems as the core enabler for a sustainable future for people and planet, has unveiled the agenda for its highly anticipated second edition that will take place on December 8 on the “Youth, Children, Education and Skills” Thematic Day within the Green Zone of the […]

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H.E. MARIAM ALMHEIRI DISCUSSES WITH CLIMATE EXPERTS

News Desk 1 23/11/2023

The sixth in a series of eight national Majlis sessions being held in the run-up to COP28 was hosted today at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert. The participants discussed the pivotal role of decarbonisation in the UAE’s journey towards achieving its Net Zero goals and what innovative solutions are needed. […]

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‘Expressions for Sustainable Change’ key theme of16th edition of DIFC Art Nights 2023

News Desk 1 22/11/2023

The 16th edition of the popular DIFC Art Nights opens to the public on the evenings of 23 and 24 November at DIFC’s Gate Village. The two-day artistic showcase centres around the theme ‘Expressions for Sustainable Change’ and will highlight creative works of art by local and international artists, as they showcase their interpretation of […]

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Times Square Center Celebrates the Consumer’s Power to ‘Buy Smarter, Buy Greener’ during COP28 with ‘Sustainafest’

News Desk 1 22/11/2023

Dubai’s community shopping destination Time Square Center will host a four-day, full mall takeover “Sustainafest” during COP28 together with international broadcaster, retail and consumer expert, champion for sustainable living and founder of “Buy Smarter, Buy Greener” Kate Hardcastle MBE.  The long holiday weekend will see the whole Dubai

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FORMULA E AT COP28: ELITE SPORT MUST “GIVE IT EVERYTHING” TO BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE

News Desk 1 21/11/2023

Formula E, the world’s first net zero carbon sport since inception, will mark the beginning of its milestone tenth season by attending the United Nations’ COP28 summit and calling on elite sport leaders to “give it everything” in their sustainability efforts. A delegation representing the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, its teams, and partners, […]

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You can now book a free day pass to visit the COP28 Green Zone

Arnold Pinto 21/11/2023 0

Green Zone is only open to the public from December 3-12, 2023 Complimentary Green Zone day passes to visit the COP28 site at Expo City Dubai from December 3-12, 2023, are now available at http://cop28.com/tickets. The Green Zone is open to anyone interested in climate action, public and private sector businesses, NGOs, and Blue Zone […]

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COP28 to Supercharge Interest in ESG Investing Projected to Reach $53 Trillion by 2025

News Desk 1 20/11/2023

With the UAE hosting the pivotal COP28, the intersection of climate policy and market strategy is more prominent than ever. Discerning traders are positioning themselves to take advantage of specialized financial products that are both climate-forward and financially astute, including the Green Index, the ESG Index, the EV Index, and the EUA Futures CFDs. These […]

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FIA to Champion Transformative Sustainability Solutions

News Desk 1 17/11/2023

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is set to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in an official capacity for the first time, representing its Members from around the world in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As the global voice of motor sport and mobility users, the FIA will share its unique perspective at […]

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Kibsons showcases environmentally friendly production process success

News Desk 1 17/11/2023

Changing the food we eat and how we produce it has been an overlooked solution to the climate crisis for too long. Historically ignored in global climate negotiations, food systems have been made a top priority at COP28 beginning on November 30 in Dubai. This summer, Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE’s minister of climate […]

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AURAK supports COP28 goals with multiple activities and research

News Desk 1 15/11/2023

In an effort to amplify the UAE’s frontline position as a leader in the fight against climate change, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has ramped up its activities to support the goals of COP28, the global event that is being hosted by the UAE at Dubai Expo City from November 30 to […]